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Home My WebLink AboutFeb 13CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Regular Meeting of the City Council City Hall 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue AGENDA February 13, 2013 A. CALL TO ORDER: B. ROLL CALL: LINDSTROM ____ HARRIS ____ GOSLINE ____ LONG ____ MERCER-TAYLOR ____ FISCHER ____ C. PRESENTATIONS: 1. NYFS Update – Jerry Hrmotka 2. U of M Sustainability students – Falcon Heights’ findings D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 23, 2013 E. PUBLIC HEARINGS: F. CONSENT AGENDA: 1. General Disbursements through 2/5/2013: $158,485 Payroll through 1/29/2013: $15,626.38 2. Approval of City License 3. Appoint Mary Hannon Jacobson to Park Board G: POLICY ITEMS: 1. H. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS: I. COMMUNITY FORUM: J. ADJOURNMENT: Blank Page Blank Page CITY OF FALCON HEIGHTS Regular Meeting of the City Council City Hall 2077 West Larpenteur Avenue AGENDA January 23, 2013 A. CALL TO ORDER: 7:03pm B. ROLL CALL: LINDSTROM __X__ HARRIS __X__ GOSLINE __AB_ LONG _AB__ MERCER-TAYLOR _X___ FISCHER _X__ C. PRESENTATIONS: 1. Public Initiatives Effort – Jon Commers Jon Commers of Strong Towns presented information on the Public Work Model for Our Times effort of which the city is a partner. (C-1 attached) 2. Update from Greater Metropolitan Housing Corporation/Housing Resource Center (GMHC)- Suzanne Snyder Suzanne Snyder presented information on GMHC. (C-2 attached) D. APPROVAL OF MINUTES: January 9, 2013 Approved E. PUBLIC HEARINGS: F. CONSENT AGENDA: Beth Mercer-Taylor Moved Approval 3-0 1. General Disbursements through 1/17/2013: $84,136.44 Payroll through 1/15/2013: $13,330.49 2. Approval of City License G: POLICY ITEMS: 1. Fire Department FEMA grant acceptance Pamela Harris Moved Approval 3-0 H. INFORMATION/ANNOUNCEMENTS: Council member Beth Mercer-Taylor The Grove Park ice rink will be established, weather dependent. Council member Pam Harris Planning Commission met last night and worked on Special Events Ordinance. Mayor Peter Lindstrom Community Forum on Gun Violence, January 29, 2013, 7:00pm at City Hall Winterfest, January 27, 2013, 1pm-4pm at Community Park Council member Chuck Long/via written comments Park board met and discussed noxious weeds in parks, board will be reaching out for ideas/expertise from U of M and DNR. I. COMMUNITY FORUM: Grayton Becke, 1905 Albert Street North • Home: 1897 Albert Street- Dumpster sitting out. Has a concern about city not having an ordinance against dumpsters in yard. • Home: 1906 Albert Street- Concerned they are renting the home without a rental license. J. ADJOURNMENT: 8:25pm C-1 C-2 Blank Page Blank Page REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Families, Fields and Fair __________________________ The City That Soars! Item General Disbursements and Payroll Description General Disbursements through 2/5/2013: $158,485 Payroll through 1/29/2013: $15,626.38 Budget Impact Attachment(s) General Disbursements and Payroll Action(s) Requested Staff recommends that the Falcon Heights City Council approve general disbursements and payroll. Meeting Date February 13, 2013 Agenda Item Consent F1 Attachment General Disbursements and Payroll Submitted By Roland Olson, Finance Director REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Families, Fields and Fair __________________________ The City That Soars! Item Approval of City Licenses Description The following individuals have applied for a Mechanical License for 2013. Staff has received the necessary documents for licensure. 1. Centerpoint Energy Resource Corp 2. St. Paul Plumbing & Heating 3. The Snelling Co. 4. Select Mechanical Services The following individuals have applied for a Tree Trimming/Treating/Removal License for 2013. Staff has received the necessary documents for licensure. 1. Northeast Tree, Inc 2. S&S Tree & Landscaping Specialists The following individuals have applied for a Refuse/Recycle License for 2013. Staff has received the necessary documents for licensure. 1. Gene’s Disposal Service, Inc. The following individuals have applied for a Municipal Business License for 2013. Staff has received the necessary documents for licensure. 1. Golden Tailor 2. SPIRE Federal Credit Union 3. Northern Tier Retail, LLC (Super America) The following individuals have applied for a Cigarette, Gasoline, and Grocery License for 2013. Staff has received the necessary documents for licensure. 1. Northern Tier Retail, LLC (Super America) Meeting Date February 13, 2013 Agenda Item Consent F2 Attachment N/A Submitted By Michelle Tesser, Assistant to the City Administrator Budget Impact Attachment(s) N/A Action(s) Requested Staff recommends that the Falcon Heights City Council approve the 2013 City License Applications. REQUEST FOR COUNCIL ACTION Families, Fields and Fair __________________________ The City That Soars! Item City Commission Appointment Description I recommend Mary Hannon Jacobson be appointed to the Falcon Heights Parks and Recreation Commission. Budget Impact N/A Attachment(s) Mary Hannon Jacobson’s application. Action(s) Requested Approval of the above appointment. Meeting Date February 13, 2013 Agenda Item Consent F3 Attachment Application Submitted By Mayor Peter Lindstrom From:Bart Fischer To:Michelle Tesser Subject:FW: City Commission Application (form) has been filled out on your site. Date:Wednesday, February 06, 2013 3:18:20 PM Bart Fischer City Administrator City of Falcon Heights 2077 W. Larpenteur Avenue Falcon Heights, MN 55113 651-792-7611 (Direct) 651-792-7610 (Fax) bart.fischer@falconheights.org www.falconheights.org “Families, Fields and Fair” -----Original Message----- From: Please Do Not Click Reply [mailto:support@govoffice.com] Sent: Wednesday, January 23, 2013 10:03 AM To: Bart Fischer Subject: City Commission Application (form) has been filled out on your site. Your Site has received new information through a form. Form: City Commission Application Site URL: www.falconheights.org ------------------------------------------------- Date: 1/23/2013 Name: Mary Hannon Jacobson Street Address: 1754 Simpson City, State, Zip Code: Falcon Heights MN 55113 Phone Number: 651-645-7950 Additional Phone Number: Email: mnh88@hotmail.com How Long at Above Address?: @15 years In Which Capacity Would You Like to Serve?: Parks and Recs board - help decided offerings and social venues. Christina Erickson recruited me. ;) What is the Reason You Would Like to Serve?: I have 2 young kids and we have used the parks and recs services/offerings. Would like to give input on new offerings for park & rec, sport, and social gatherings. List Prior (Previous) Public Service: no public service Other Relevant Background (Other Comments): enjoy the outdoors with my family, sports, and social gatherings. Enjoy finding ways to build community. Well connected w/neighbors on my block and surrounding streets. 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